Butterscotch Pie (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 ready-to-use pie crust.
02 - Egg wash (optional).
03 - 1 cup heavy cream.
04 - 1 teaspoon bourbon or rum.
05 - 3 tablespoons water.
06 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
07 - 2 tablespoons butter.
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10 - 4 large egg yolks.
11 - 3/4 cup dark brown sugar.
12 - 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar.
13 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar.
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
15 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk.
16 - 1 cup heavy cream.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix and prepare your pie dough a couple of hours ahead and chill it really well before rolling.
02 - Take the cold dough and roll it out into a 12-inch circle, then carefully place it in a 9-inch pie pan.
03 - Shape the edges with a neat design if you’d like, and chill the crust for at least 30 minutes.
04 - Heat your oven to 375°F. While you wait, line the chilled crust with parchment paper and add weights.
05 - Bake the crust for 15 minutes with the weights, then another 15 minutes without them, until it’s golden brown.
06 - Mix the brown sugar with cornstarch. Add in the milk and egg yolks, and combine thoroughly.
07 - In a pan, heat up the granulated sugar with water until it turns a deep caramel color, about 5-7 minutes.
08 - Slowly whisk in the cream to the caramel until it’s blended and silky smooth.
09 - Gradually pour the brown sugar mix into the caramel, stirring all the while, until it thickens to 195-200°F.
10 - Take the mixture off the heat, and stir in butter, salt, vanilla, and bourbon or rum until smooth.
11 - Let the filling cool for about 5 minutes before you spread it on the baked crust.
12 - Pop the pie in the fridge uncovered for at least 6 hours or even 2 days until fully set.
13 - Beat the cream with brown sugar and vanilla until you get those nice medium peaks.
14 - Spread the freshly made whipped cream on top of the chilled pie before serving.
15 - Cover the leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

# Notes:

01 - Challenging to make.
02 - Good for prepping ahead.
03 - You can freeze it if needed.
04 - An indulgent dessert.

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